The Falcon 500 powered by Talon FX is a brushless motor with an integrated motor controller and encoder, custom designed specifically for the FIRST Robotics Competition, through a collaboration between Cross the Road Electronics and VEX Robotics.
 
The Talon FX gives teams features they've come to expect from a Talon motor controller, such as...
Follow Mode
Limit switch feedback
On-board motion control using Motion Magic, allowing the streaming of trajectory points of a motion profile into the Talon. This ensures accurate timing between trajectory points
Phoenix API compatibility
LED indicators blinking proportionately to output speed for easier debugging
CAN and PWM communication protocols
"Brake / Coast Calibration"
Integrated PID control
On top of these classic features, we have a host of new ones to complement our new integrated brushless system
A motor and motor controller assembly all in one product
Integrated 2048 CPR magnetic encoder
Reverse polarity protection (fewer costly wiring mistakes)
Trapezoidal commutation
CIM/Mini-CIM hole compatibility (2" Hole Pattern)
Interchangeable, keyless, spline shafts (2 different lengths)
Full aluminum case with cooling port